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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 635.22 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 635.22 and 294.48 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 635.22 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/635.22 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 635.22 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 187,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,059.59/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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